![Aki prepares cane for the lily bead, using the Japanese 'Volcano Torch', which shoots a feathery flame straight up.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523341.OiXvTAkt.jpg) Aki prepares cane for the lily bead, using the Japanese 'Volcano Torch', which shoots a feathery flame straight up. |
![Tongs hold the flower milli cane over the torch, while one cane piece heats on the hot plate behind.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523342.aAqgHGpp.jpg) Tongs hold the flower milli cane over the torch, while one cane piece heats on the hot plate behind. |
![The end of the cane is tweezed to a point, and then snipped off.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523343.kwwvHHzn.jpg) The end of the cane is tweezed to a point, and then snipped off. |
![Here you can see the point before snipping, as well as a couple of ready to go pieces on the hot plate.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523344.1jPsJc42.jpg) Here you can see the point before snipping, as well as a couple of ready to go pieces on the hot plate. |
![Five flower cane pieces are ready, and Aki begins to wrap the base color on to the mandrel.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523345.QM5VqbU9.jpg) Five flower cane pieces are ready, and Aki begins to wrap the base color on to the mandrel. |
![The creamy base color is on, now to add some clear.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523347.imLRiaXA.jpg) The creamy base color is on, now to add some clear. |
![A tungsten pick is used to move the clear around and give depth to the bead.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523348.KWRkjSKs.jpg) A tungsten pick is used to move the clear around and give depth to the bead. |
![A type of gold leaf was wrapped around the bead and worked in. Some of the leftover can be seen at the end of the finished bead](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523349.OaNNMFg3.jpg) A type of gold leaf was wrapped around the bead and worked in. Some of the leftover can be seen at the end of the finished bead |
![The gold leaf is worked in and moved around.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523350.uYJD1DxF.jpg) The gold leaf is worked in and moved around. |
![The first milli flower chip is jammed down into the bead, point first.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523351.JODLfxaB.jpg) The first milli flower chip is jammed down into the bead, point first. |
![More flowers are added, each one coated with clear.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523352.tT7YpY2u.jpg) More flowers are added, each one coated with clear. |
![Leaves are added as well, until all 5 lilies are in place, 4 blue and 1 white, after one of the blue cracked into pieces.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523353.Q3XqgzDp.jpg) Leaves are added as well, until all 5 lilies are in place, 4 blue and 1 white, after one of the blue cracked into pieces. |
![Melting the flowers in, getting them soft.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523354.rQfuOIoG.jpg) Melting the flowers in, getting them soft. |
![I believe Aki is working on a leaf here with the pick, spreading it out.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523356.V1fSKe0Q.jpg) I believe Aki is working on a leaf here with the pick, spreading it out. |
![Each flower is then made to 'bloom' by slowly pressing the milli chip into the base glass and spreading it during the process.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523357.a71O7Nb6.jpg) Each flower is then made to 'bloom' by slowly pressing the milli chip into the base glass and spreading it during the process. |
![Both tweezers and the pick were used.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523358.BWMHnvZv.jpg) Both tweezers and the pick were used. |
![Getting close, you can now see how the flowers have opened up.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523359.fkqitXmy.jpg) Getting close, you can now see how the flowers have opened up. |
![Marvering for the final shape of the bead.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523360.969oJFor.jpg) Marvering for the final shape of the bead. |
![A few little finishing touches.....](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523361.CW1gxCEQ.jpg) A few little finishing touches..... |
![And voila', we're finished with a nice blurry picture, woohooo!](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523362.3m3QSiHZ.jpg) And voila', we're finished with a nice blurry picture, woohooo! |
![The finished product - how sweet it is!](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523376.c633uWVH.jpg) The finished product - how sweet it is! |
![Aki added a really neat petal to the white lily.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523377.CX41k4di.jpg) Aki added a really neat petal to the white lily. |
![And then blessed me by letting me take it home as a gift.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523378.JeTYJT9R.jpg) And then blessed me by letting me take it home as a gift. |
![I like the waves of the cream colored glass, really cool look!](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523379.PGDqryI2.jpg) I like the waves of the cream colored glass, really cool look! |
![Aki moved on to next make a Cherry Blossoms bead. LOTS of blossom millis ready for this one.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523363.8wxkbdtS.jpg) Aki moved on to next make a Cherry Blossoms bead. LOTS of blossom millis ready for this one. |
![Base colors are ready, and crushed gold foil flakes have been applied.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523365.6jN6eQB9.jpg) Base colors are ready, and crushed gold foil flakes have been applied. |
![Applying the blossoms, one by one, sometimes very close and on top of each other.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523366.Wr3uDQZv.jpg) Applying the blossoms, one by one, sometimes very close and on top of each other. |
![Ah, finally some good focusing to see the application of the milli chips.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523367.P6JLUaDB.jpg) Ah, finally some good focusing to see the application of the milli chips. |
![Beginning to marver, shoring up the ends of the bead.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523368.rPy2bI4f.jpg) Beginning to marver, shoring up the ends of the bead. |
![Final marvering, working in all of those blossoms.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523369.xKwjtZq5.jpg) Final marvering, working in all of those blossoms. |
![Finnisimo, and the colors will look much better after it cools.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523370.TcJv3Tr7.jpg) Finnisimo, and the colors will look much better after it cools. |
![Ah crap, this one's blurry too!](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523371.OnXUgc3B.jpg) Ah crap, this one's blurry too! |
![The finished product - more utter sweetness!](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523372.iOWhzfXJ.jpg) The finished product - more utter sweetness! |
![The colors are awesome, and I love how Aki uses brown stringer to create the 'branches' as well.](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523373.pSvmQlq0.jpg) The colors are awesome, and I love how Aki uses brown stringer to create the 'branches' as well. |
![Did I mention Aki is a great friend? Yeah, he let me take this one home as well....](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523374.1Vg8wT4q.jpg) Did I mention Aki is a great friend? Yeah, he let me take this one home as well.... |
![WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/17/390417/3/93523375.mKda2iin.jpg) WOOOHOOOOO!!!!! |